The Assam Rifles unfurled a 72-foot-high Monumental National Flag at its Srikona headquarters on September 10, 2025, in a patriotic ceremony led by Maj Gen Suresh Bhambhu, Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), in the presence of veterans, school children, NCC cadets, and families. The majestic tricolour swayed as the National Anthem was sung, filling the gathering with pride and national spirit.
Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on Operation Sindoor at NIT Silchar on August 28, 2025, attended by over 200 students, faculty members, and 210 NCC cadets. The session highlighted the professionalism of the Indian Defence Forces, the role of air defence in national security, and inspired youth to imbibe values of discipline, leadership, and resilience.
The Government of Assam has declared September 3, 2025, as a paid holiday for Karam Puja across tea plantations and tea factories. The official notification, issued by the Labour Welfare Department under the order of the Governor, highlights the recognition of the cultural significance of Karam Puja for tea garden workers and their contribution to Assam’s economy.
Assam Rifles organised a free medical camp at Phaitol village in Jiribam District, Manipur, providing essential healthcare services, free medicines, and awareness on preventive care. A total of 218 villagers, including women and children, benefited from the initiative, reflecting the Assam Rifles’ commitment to community welfare in remote areas.
Assam Rifles organized ‘A Day with Company Commander’ at Kadamtala, Jiribam, engaging 82 students and 4 teachers from local institutions through defence demonstrations, equipment displays, sports, and career guidance. The event aimed to foster youth interaction with the armed forces and promote national integration.
The newly formed Cachar District Trinamool Youth Congress Committee officially assumed charge at the party office in Silchar, with Hon’ble MP Sushmita Dev urging youth leadership to drive grassroots transformation in Assam.
Cachar Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav chaired a critical meeting on July 9, 2025, discussing three major infrastructure projects in Silchar: a flyover near Capital Point, an RCC bridge over Barak River, and the widening of the Birbal Bazar–SMCH road, aiming to ease traffic and enhance urban connectivity.
In a major political development ahead of the Panchayat Board formation, three influential Anchalik Panchayat members from Algapur Block—Afroza Farhaj Laskar, Imrana Begum Laskar, and Rumana Begum Majumdar—officially joined the Asom Gana Parishad, significantly shifting local political dynamics in Hailakandi district.
Train services across the Jiribam–New Haflong section have faced massive disruptions due to a landslide on June 23, 2025, causing muck and boulders to block the tracks. As a result, several trains have been cancelled or short-terminated between June 23 and 27, affecting major routes in the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. Passengers are advised to check official updates and plan their journeys accordingly as restoration work is underway.
A major fire broke out at the Pangram Distribution Substation, rapidly spreading from PTR-1 to PTR-3. Emergency teams from Udharbond Fire Station were immediately dispatched as APDCL coordinated efforts to control the flames and minimize infrastructure damage.
Barak Bolchhe!
